Human beings are said to have originated in Africa, but there are several theories surrounding where,…
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What Did Neanderthals And Ancient Humans Hunt And Eat? Tooth Enamel Provides Clues
Neanderthals, which were archaic humans who emerged about 200,000 years ago, mostly lived in caves, and…
Researchers Discover Oldest Human Genome From Southern Spain: All You Need To Know
An international team of researchers has discovered the oldest human genome from southern Spain. This is…
How Did Birds Get Their Wings? Study Finds New Clues To Old Mystery
Modern birds which could fly have a specialised wing structure which makes them capable of flight.…
Unusual New Pterosaur Species With Over 400 Teeth Like Comb Prongs Identified In Germany
Researchers have identified an unusual new species of pterosaur in Germany. The pterosaur species had over…
Why Did An Asteroid Impact Kill Dinosaurs, But Not Mammals And Crocodiles? Study Gives Answers
An asteroid over kilometres wide collided with Earth over 66 million years, triggering a mass extinction…
Queensland Fossil Hunters Discover Remains Of 100-Million-Year-Old Plesiosaur In Australia
A group of female fossil hunters in Queensland, Australia have discovered the fossilised remains of a…
New Penguin-Like Diving Dinosaur Identified In Mongolia. All About It
A team of researchers has identified a new penguin-like diving dinosaur in Mongolia. The dinosaur was…
Modern Lizards Came 35 Million Years Earlier Than Believed: Study On Museum Fossil
Modern lizards originated around 35 million years earlier than believed so far, according to a new…
Mississippi’s Ostrich-Like Dinosaurs Weighed More Than 800 Kg, Study Finds
Ostrich-like dinosaurs in ancient eastern North America grew to enormous sizes, a new study says. These…